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Mince pie apples

These delicous little desserts will dazzle any dining table! They are lighter than traditional mince pies – which contain around 250 calories per pie (pdf) – and can also be served as a snack or at a drinks party.

Halve the apples and scoop out the core, plus a little of the apple flesh to create space for the filling. Lay the apple halves on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together the sultanas, cranberries, carrot, orange zest, golden syrup and spices, and set aside.

Remove the apples and scoop a tablespoon of the fruit mixture into each apple half. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the apple halves and return to the oven for 15 minutes or until the apple is soft. Serve immediately on their own or with low-fat natural yoghurt.

Top tip

Raisins, prunes and dried apricots also work well in this dessert.

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